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Wolher Family History

Wolher Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Woller, Wolfer, Wolber, Wolper, Wolner, Wolter, Waller, Holder

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Where is the Wolher family from?

You can see how Wolher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolher family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wolher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Wolher families living in Missouri. This was about 35% of all the recorded Wolher's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Wolher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Wolher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolher census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 18 immigration records available for the last name Wolher. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 16 military records available for the last name Wolher. For the veterans among your Wolher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolher lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolher ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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